Masked pro-Russia militants stand guard outside a regional government building they seized in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, April 22, 2014
Kyiv Formally Ends Easter Truce; Offensive Will Resume -- Voice of America
Ukraine's government has formally ended an Easter truce and is relaunching the “active phase” of an “anti-terrorist operation” to eliminate armed pro-Russian separatist groups in the east, First Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Yarema said on Wednesday.
Yarema, who has a role in security matters, told reporters on the sidelines of a weekly cabinet meeting the new action was not yet underway, but added: “In the near future, appropriate measures will be taken and you will see results.”
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MIDDLE EAST
Homs emerges as turning point in shaping Syria’s future.
Palestinian factions agree on unity government, official says.
Abbas renews threat to dissolve Palestinian authority if peace talks fail.
Netanyahu tells Abbas to choose peace partner: Hamas or Israel.
Lebanon parliament fails to elect president.
Iran refuses to pull terrorist U.N. pick.
Turkey calls WWI Armenian killings 'shared pain'.
ASIA
Obama pledges Japan islands support as Asian tour begins.
US experts: 'little evidence' of N. Korea nuclear test during Obama visit.
Hole in Afghan budget stirs unease as West starts packing bags.
S. Korea ferry death toll nears 150, search for victims enters second week. South Korea ferry disaster: New arrests.
Children's corpses reveal desperate attempts to escape Korean ferry.
Malaysia approves international investigation into MH370.
Pirates raid oil tanker in Malacca Straits.
AFRICA
South Sudan rebels in ‘multiple attacks’.
White House 'horrified' by massacre of hundreds in South Sudan.
Bentiu massacre is game-changer in South Sudan conflict, says UN official.
Two policemen, militant killed in Egypt.
2 Somali lawmakers assassinated in Mogadishu.
A.N.C.’s stature wanes as disenchantment grows in South Africa.
'Dangerous yet beautiful': South Africa's fascination with the AK-47.
EUROPE
Ukraine calls for renewal of anti-terror measures. Ukraine ends 'Easter truce' with separatists.
Ukraine's leaders say have U.S. backing to take on 'aggressors'.
Kerry tells Russia of 'deep concern' over Ukraine: official.
Violence continues in Ukraine despite Geneva agreement – Lavrov. Ukraine crisis orchestrated by U.S., Russia's Lavrov says. Ukraine crisis: US runs the show in Kiev, says Sergei Lavrov.
Pro-Russian insurgents hold US journalist captive.
Russia to require gas prepayment if Kiev doesn't pay – Medvedev.
Austria says more sanctions on Russia would inflame tensions.
Greece hits milestone, opens way for debt relief.
Europe recovery shows signs of strengthening.
AMERICAS
Brazil protesters in Rio clashes over dancer's death.
Venezuela accuses 9 of financing violent protests.
Colombia court reinstates ousted Bogota mayor.
Hagel to visit Mexico, Guatemala to affirm U.S. commitment.
U.S. top court upholds Michigan ban on college affirmative action.
Stowaway spent 7 hours undetected before plane took off.
Oops! NYPD Twitter outreach is epic fail.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Lawsuit says FBI uses no-fly list in bid to recruit Muslim informants.
US defends support of attacks on Yemeni militants.
US aided anti-terror raids in Yemen.
Sudan again found liable for deadly attack on USS Cole.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Future of the internet debated at NetMundial in Brazil.
Global share rally peters out, euro lifted by PMI boost.
Huawei says reports of NSA spying won't impact growth.
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